Overall

3.9

The second largest ski area in Canada, Sun Peaks is a real family-favorite with tons of crowd-free terrain and perfectly groomed trails to carve or speed on! While the terrain is quite diverse, there is a high concentration of intermediate runs which is particularly perfect for family skiing. Along with its family-friendly slopes, the fantastic ski school, fun kids activities and abundance of ski-in/ski-out accommodation in the cozy village make Sun Peaks an ideal choice for families.

16/17 Historical Snowfall

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Getting There

Lodging

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Must Know

When to go

Best month to go

March

March is the best time to visit Sun Peaks as it is often a bit warmer and there is a higher chance of spring snowfall. Spring Break can also get quite busy so it’s ideal to book ahead, although, with so much terrain here, it won’t feel very crowded.

Where to stay

Base of Sun Peaks (Walk)

Things to know

For beginners

Sun Peaks is perfect for beginners with plenty of greens to learn on and nice wide cat tracks to cruise down. Newbies can start off on the mellow Cowabunga and Sunbeam runs off the platter lift. There is also a magic carpet nearby for first-timers while the Rockstar terrain park has beginner-suitable features.

For intermediates

Intermediates are spoilt for choice at Sun Peaks with tons of blue trails spread across the mountain. Sundance to Sunrise is a fun high-speed groomer with a couple of great rollovers, making it our top pick for intermediates at Sun Peaks. Don't be afraid to try out the black diamond runs here as they're considered much easier than other resorts. Gil's Glades is also perfect for those looking for their first side-country experience.

For experts

Advanced and experts won't find much to challenge them at Sun Peaks with black diamonds here being relatively easier than other resorts. The limited steep they do have is fairly open so it's not particularly difficult and with less snowfall than other resorts, it can get quite moguled and hard quickly. To make the most of Sun Peaks and get in some fresh turns, head off-piste or make your way in the hallways down the trees that separate runs! Just watch out for some cross cut ditches!

Insider tips

Find freshies

The best spot to find freshies is off-piste and in the hallways down the trees that separate runs. It's easy to get choked out of trees though if you can find the ones with hallways (and those with some glading) then that's where the powder will be, even a couple of days after fresh snowfall.

Ditch the crowds

With so much skiable terrain, Sun Peaks doesn't see many crowds. If there are any, the best spot to avoid them is over on the Morrisey side. The lifts here might be a bit slower and older but it's always a little quieter than the rest of the mountain. It's also handy to note, the platter lift after 4:00pm can get quite busy with beginners taking last laps and others using it to access their accommodation.

Non skiers

Non-skiers will have plenty of activities to choose from at Sun Peaks including tubing, ice skating, dog-sledding, swimming at the pool and leisure center and even lift-accessed cross-country skiing.

Families

Sun Peaks is known for its family-friendliness thanks to its great facilities and slopes. Our top trails for families is anything off the Sunburst Express or Sundance Express. Both are fast lifts that serve a variety of trails from greens to blacks including tons of side trails for kids. Non-skiers can also watch their little ones ski by themselves off the magic carpet or platter lift. At night, there are fun kids activities available at the Sundance Kids Center.

Awesome hill would highly recommend!! Great beginner hill with lots of variety of terrain for any skill level of skier/boarder. Nice fluffy champagne snow on powder days with lots of tree runs!... More

Very Good!3.9 / 5Nov 08, 2017

CMCorbin M.

beginner snowboarder

Always a good time up at sun peaks, great snow, tonnes of terrain, and its great for the all around rider. The chair lifts seem to be fairly speedy aswell. ... More

Superb!4.6 / 5Nov 08, 2017

JFJosh F.

advanced skier

Sun peaks is less than an hour drive from Kamloops airport. It boasts the second largest in bound area in North America. Weekend lift lines are 5-10minutes at main lifts, and all lifts are usually walk on during weekdays. Well worth the visit!... More

Very Good!3.9 / 5Nov 07, 2017

NSNathan S.

expert skier

Very good family ski hill with tons of terrain. For expert skiers, it can be hard to find challenging terrain when there is a lack of snow but I have had some of my most memorial days at this resort. ... More

Superb!4.6 / 5Nov 07, 2017

DBDavid B.

advanced skier

Great family destination with great snow. A little tough getting there in the winter but well worth it. The snow in middle bc is much better than in the coast range. We had fresh powder almost every day! With the great exchange rate and really reasonable lodging, it's tough to beat. Plus a 5 minute walk to the lift from the condo is awesome. ... More

Superb!4.6 / 5Nov 06, 2017

DBDustin B.

advanced skier

Sun peaks has a wide variety of activities ranging from beginner to advanced skiing and snowboarding, to segway adventures, biking, hiking, and much more. It is a family friendly resort, with a very welcoming feel year round. It will leave you wanting to come back time and time again.... More

Superb!4.8 / 5Nov 06, 2017

SZSiyao Z.

advanced skier

Sun Peaks is one of the best ski resort in British Columbia. Doesn't matter what level you are, you can always find a suitable run. It is a prefect place for a weekend of get away.... More

Superb!5 / 5Oct 24, 2017

APAaron P.

So much beautiful terrain to explore. Can always fine sweet sweet powder. If you like the glades there's some great ones to ride at sun peaks. Great food and drinks at local eateries .

Average!3 / 5Oct 21, 2017

JPJamie P.

Very well kept and nice people. The close proximity to kamloops makes it perfect for a day trip or staying at the resort makes it nice for out of town visitors. With anything from mild green runs to more difficult double blacks makes it perfect for skiiers of all abilities.

Superb!5 / 5Oct 16, 2017

SOSean O.

Second biggest terrain in Canada but better snow than the #1 resort Whistler. Lots of pockets of off-piste and seems like annual terrain expansions on the Morrissey side. Runs for family fun or weekend warrior faces to challenge a buddy